answer

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answer is part of the Basic English 850.
answer is one of the 1000 most common headwords.

Contents 1 Pronunciation 2 Noun 2.1 Synonyms 3 Verb 3.1 Synonyms 3.2 Derived words and phrases 3.3 Related words and phrases

[change] Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA: /ˈɑːn.sə/, SAMPA: /"A:n.s@/
• (US) IPA: /ˈænsɚ/
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[change] Noun

Singular answer

Plural answers

1. An answer is something that someone says after another person asks (says) a question.

   The answer to your question is "no".

   Question: "How old are you?"

   Answer: "I'm 12 years old."

[change] Synonyms

• response

[change] Verb

Plain form answer

Third-person singular answers

Past tense answered

Past participle answered

Gerund-participle answering

1. To respond.

   He answers all my questions.

[change] Synonyms

• respond

[change] Derived words and phrases

• answered
• unanswered
• answering machine

[change] Related words and phrases

• phone
• question
• request